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Trend Alert: Shoulder Pads Are Back!

Are you ready for winter's biggest trends? Shoulder pads are making a comeback (sorry ladies, I don't invent 'em, I just report 'em!), capes are major news, and the sad state of the economy is putting fashionable folks in a very dark mood. Find out more in our web roundup, after the jump.

Prepare yourself for even more 80s fun--shoulder pads are back! (The Observer)

Another trend to try: the cape coat. Here's how to wear it! (My Fashion Life)

Meanwhile, Converse hopes dancing bears are about to be all the rage (Telegraph UK)

Bust out your black clothes, because the sagging economy means we're seeing a lot more of them (The New York Times)